By my hand

By my hand

 

And as I slip ~ shaking,

my voice turns to a grizzly haze

As a fog does engulf me

with grey stone enigmas

I breathe in the hatred

now aglow in my eyes,

in fire braid trappings

and teeth now bared

 

Gray like ash,

A face in the shadows leers  

Throwing kisses in putrid pulses

from lips built on the mire

Drenching each maiden pure

with a filth hidden behind

a stench not of common man,

but of evil’s tailor, unfit, uncut… un-sewn

 

I enter this realm

alone, yet unafraid

Misunderstood in the face of treachery

Carrying a sword honed

of respect, unwavering sharpened steel

Running into the fray...the spoils

to cast aside hypnotically induced wishes…

and slice off the head of the beast

 

Standing triumphant I rise,

on a daylight illumined battlefield,

this reward of sweat and honor,

a shield to your heart, your name, your every breath

My promised words that you will be safe,

protected within my misunderstood arms

Nightmares shall fall in the blood pits,

whatever may come…by my hand

  

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[redzone]

Slaying beasts I see, nicely done with that sharpened sword. I know the feelings of this quest and we are always wanting to be righteous and protect. One of the life lessons I have learned and share is the suggestion that it is better to stand beside them to swing swords together and as partners... those beasts as much as they hate us, hate even more facing women and men together... and in this we all become stronger in ridding the earth of all such beasts... Jack you pen a mighty and noble quest, lead the way, let's go!! ~~redzone

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much my friend. I like your idea better...but I am still ready.

[redzone]

As you should be!! As we all need to be .. too many beast running the world, let's go!!

[Rita L. Sev]

To be a hero, at least in the eyes of your beloved... Strong images here, Jack; you always find new ways to impress the ladies!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Rita. Smiling because you enjoyed thief one.

[Natalie Dieudonne]

"My promised words that you will be safe,
protected within my misunderstood arms
Nightmares shall fall in the blood pits,
whatever may come…by my hand."

Such a perfect ending to a great poem!

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much for your kindness. I am happy you enjoyed this one.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i may be misunderstood, but my intentions are good....to protect you from those who would bring you down...i am your warrior.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Jacob.

[Lyn Anderson]

It might be all wrong, but I love it when you slip into the black:)

[Jack...]

Happy you enjoyed this KL. Dark...me?

[Tina Louise UK]

Awesome powerful piece Jack, really enjoyed :) x

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Tia. Smiling here.

[BlackRose]

Such a POWERFUL write. The images comes through strong. Never cease in impressing me. Marvelous!

[Jack...]

Thank you for your kindness always my good friend

[MsJewel]

The imagery in this one is amazing Jack and I could feel the power and emotion in your words. As I have come to expect from you - brilliant writing.

:) Julie

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my sweet friend. Always I smile when you visit.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Awesome imagery in this one, Jack. The tone stayed strong throughout... very impressive as usual.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Travis. I am thrilled you enjoyed this.

[A. Amos]

On this one Jack agree with my fellow reviewers...

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend